Universal Weed Grass 6 Blade Steel Trimmer Head Br
| Alert Number | A12/00869/21 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 18 June 2021 |
Risk Description
The head may be mounted on a grass trimmer, against its intended use. Therefore the cutting attachments are unprotected and could break during use. Consequently, the user could be hit by the head or broken pieces and be injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and Commission Decision 2012/32/EU prohibiting the placing on the market of flail-type cutting attachments for portable hand-held brush cutters.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 12/04/2021
Product Description
Head with cutting attachments. It was advertised as suitable for use on commercially available grass trimmers and brush cutters. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.